How To Fix PO207 - The device type & does not contain print control &

PO207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 207

• Message text: The device type & does not contain print control &

What causes this issue?

The print control character named is not defined for this device type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO207 - Details

• The SAP error message PO207 indicates that the specified device type does not contain the required print control. This typically occurs when you are trying to print a document using a device type that is not configured to handle the specific print control commands needed for that document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type specified in the print settings may not support the print control commands required for the document you are trying to print.
  Missing Print Control: The print control (like page formatting, special characters, etc.) is not defined for the device type in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The printer configuration in SAP may not be set up correctly, or the device type may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the device type assigned to the printer you are using.
  Ensure that the device type is appropriate for the type of